22ENTIMERRECORDING

SHOWVIEW

Timer Programming

Before performing SHOWVIEW Timer Programming:

Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set properly.

Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically.

Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

 

1

2

3

NUMBER

 

 

2

4

5

6

 

7

8

9

 

 

0

4

STOP+/–

 

 

 

PROG

1

?

 

OK

With SHOWVIEW, timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognise.

ACCESS SHOWVIEW SCREEN

1

Press PROG.

SHOWVIEW

 

 

 

 

 

[0 – 9] =

 

 

[+/–] : EXPRESS PROGRAMING

 

 

[PROG] : EXIT

The front display panel looks like this:

ENTER SHOWVIEW NUMBER

Press the NUMBER keys to

SHOWVIEW

enter the SHOWVIEW

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

2 number of a programme

 

you wish to record.

 

If you make a mistake, press and input the

correct number.

[0 – 9] =

 

[ ] : DELETE

 

[PROG] : EXIT

The SHOWVIEW number you enter appears on the front display panel:

The display panel can show only a 4-digit number.

ACCESS SHOWVIEW PROGRAM SCREEN

Press OK, and the

 

– P1 –

 

SHOWVIEW Program screen

 

 

SHOWVIEW

123456789

3 appears (if you’re just

START

 

STOP

21:00

= 22:00

 

starting out, “P1” appears).

SP

VPS/PDC OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The display panel shows the

 

DATE

 

TV PROG

 

programme start time.

 

 

25.12

1

 

Pressing

changes the

 

 

ARD

 

display to the programme

: OK

 

 

 

stop time, then the date and

"SP" is not displayed

 

channel position.

 

with the HR-J258E.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT

Make sure the channel position number you wish to record is displayed; if not, see "SHOWVIEW Setup" on page 41 and set the Guide Program number for that SHOWVIEW number correctly.

If the number you entered is invalid, "ERROR" appears on the screen and "Err" appears on the display panel. Press and input a valid SHOWVIEW number.

If the "GUIDE PROG SET" screen appears, see "ATTENTION – Regarding Guide Program Number Set" on page 23.

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JVC HR-J458E, HR-J258E specifications Timer Programming

HR-J458E, HR-J258E specifications

The JVC HR-J258E and HR-J458E are part of JVC's renowned lineup of VHS video cassette recorders, known for their reliability and quality. These models offer essential features and advanced technologies aimed at providing a superior viewing experience and ease of use.

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